Senior Operations & Maintenance Engineer

Ormat Technologies, Inc.

Senior Operations & Maintenance Engineer providing engineering support in a power plant. Responsibilities include supervision, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, and project implementation.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating and maintaining mechanical and electrical systems within a power plant environment, with a strong focus on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and performance monitoring. Proficient in engineering design interpretation and project implementation for efficiency and cost reduction.

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Engineering DegreePower Plant OperationsMechanical Systems MaintenanceElectrical Systems MaintenancePLC Based Instrumentation

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Hard Skills

TroubleshootingRepairCalibrationPreventive MaintenancePerformance MonitoringField Project DevelopmentCost ReductionPlant Efficiency ImprovementUnderstanding Engineering DrawingsTelemetry Communication

Soft Skills

SupervisionCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Hand ToolsPower ToolsTest Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid State Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Utility IndustryMeasurement & Verification StandardsBattery Storage FacilityInternetworking ProtocolRTUs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This position is responsible for general engineering support including development of plant operation and maintenance procedures
Ongoing plant troubleshooting
Develop and participate in plant schedule and preventive maintenance
Plant safety, plant inventory, plant efficiency, performance monitoring and improvements
Development and implementation of various field projects, revenue improvement and cost reduction
Supervision of other engineers or technicians will be required

Requirements

What you’ll need

An Engineering degree with at least four years of experience working in a power plant or an equivalent environment
Thorough knowledge of operating a power plant or battery storage facility
Thorough knowledge and/or background for operating and maintaining mechanical and/or electrical systems
Ability to maintain electrical systems is preferred
Familiarity with basic internetworking protocol and related remote communication constructs for telemetry with RTUs
Knowledge and understanding of PLC based instrumentation and control systems
Ability to troubleshoot, repair and calibrate is preferred
Preferred working knowledge of power electronics within a utility (or similar) operating environment
Preferred knowledge of utility industry measurement & verification standards
Ability to understand engineering design drawings, vendor equipment drawings and technical information
Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools and test equipment normally used in a power plant environment
Must possess a valid state driver’s license

Benefits

Comp & perks

Must be able to travel overnight approximately 25% of the time out of the office by air, train or auto
Must be able to climb ladders, climb to and work off elevated platforms, ladders and walkways
Must be able to work in confined spaces and in harsh weather conditions
Available for after business hours call-ins
Will often work independently and be the only company person on site
Previous experience in supervising other employees, either direct reports or on a project basis